Elmir Safarli vs Sergei Zhigalko
World Rapid 2017, 2017 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian (B30).
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Game details
- White
- Elmir Safarli (1516)
- Black
- Sergei Zhigalko (2641)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- World Rapid 2017
- Year
- 2017
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian (B30)
About this chess game
This chess game between Elmir Safarli (1516) and Sergei Zhigalko (2641) was played at World Rapid 2017 in 2017 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian (B30). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Elmir Safarli vs Sergei Zhigalko?
Elmir Safarli vs Sergei Zhigalko (2017) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Elmir Safarli vs Sergei Zhigalko?
The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian (ECO B30).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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